La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
We present an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
